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Engine Radiator

Radiator - Vehicles With: Supercharger
Removal
1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the intake air resonator.
4. Remove the fan cowl.

> Remove the 15 clips.





5. Remove the supercharger radiator.
6. Remove the radiator upper mountings.

> Remove the 4 bolts.





7. Disconnect the radiator upper hose.

> Release the clip.





8. Disconnect the radiator lower hose.

> Release the clip.





9. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

Disconnect the 2 transmission cooler lines.

> Position a container to collect the fluid.
> Disconnect the 2 unions.
> Remove and discard both O-ring seals.





10. Release the auxiliary coolant pump.

> Disconnect the electrical connector.
> Release from the rubber mounting.





11. Release the power steering fluid cooler.

> Remove the 2 bolts.





12. Release the radiator assembly.

> Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.





13. NOTE: The radiator is removed from beneath the vehicle.

Remove the radiator assembly.

> Protect the elements from damage.
> Lift the radiator clear of its mountings.





14. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the radiator rubber mountings





15. Remove the cooling fan.

> Remove the 2 bolts.
> Release from the 3 retainers.





Installation
1. Install the cooling fan.

> Secure in the retainers.
> Tighten the bolts.

2. Install the radiator rubber mountings
3. Install the radiator assembly.

> Protect the elements from damage.
> Lift the radiator onto its mountings.
> Connect the electrical connectors.

4. Attach the power steering fluid cooler.

> Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (5 lb.ft).

5. Install the auxiliary coolant pump.

> Secure in the rubber mounting.
> Connect the electrical connector.

6. Connect the transmission cooler lines.

> Clean the components.
> Install new O-ring seals.
> Tighten the unions to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).

7. Connect the radiator lower hose.

> Secure with the clip.

8. Connect the radiator upper hose.

> Secure with the clip.

9. Install the radiator upper mountings.

> Tighten the Torx bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).

10. Install the supercharger radiator.
11. Install the fan cowl.

> Secure with the clips.

12. Install the intake air resonator.
13. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
14. Check and top-up the transmission fluid level.